Plymouth Township, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plymouth Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Plymouth Township compares with Pennsylvania
Plymouth Township against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plymouth Township stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plymouth Township | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 213.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 73% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Plymouth Township is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Plymouth Township: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (24 since 2015), vs 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 473 crashes involving commercial trucks in Plymouth Township since 2015: 198 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-476 leads within 10 miles of Plymouth with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-4004 (3), I-76 (2) and US-202 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is February, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Plymouth Township fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plymouth Township.
- Check whether your routes use I-476, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Plymouth Township
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-476 | 6 |
| SR-4004 | 3 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| US-202 | 2 |
| Chelten Ave | 1 |
| Hagys Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ogontz Ave | 1 |
| Righters Mill Rd | 1 |
| Rochelle Ave | 1 |
| SR-0363 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plymouth Township) |
|---|---|
| I-0476 | 134 |
| I-7476 | 92 |
| I-6000 | 81 |
| Ridge Pk | 20 |
| Mid County Ex | 14 |
| SR-3053 | 13 |
| SR-3013 | 12 |
| Germantown Pk | 12 |
Plymouth Township at a glance
| Population | 18,663 |
| Land area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,222 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19462) | $137,535 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19462) | $469,846 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plymouth Township since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27 | — | 4.7 |
| 2000s | 29 | +8% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | +3% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 44 | +44% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plymouth Township
How many truck crashes happen in Plymouth Township?
473 truck crashes have been reported in Plymouth Township since 2015, with 3 deaths and 198 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Plymouth Township?
NHTSA data shows I-476 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plymouth since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Plymouth Township?
Truck crashes in Plymouth Township peak in September, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Plymouth Township?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Plymouth Township since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Plymouth Township compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Plymouth Township has 213.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Plymouth Township?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.